Chapter 34

"What are you thinking about?" I asked as I absentmindedly ran my hands over his bare chest.

We were in bed cuddling and it was now dark outside. I was resting my head on Emilio's chest, while he played with my hair. I must say that I was really enjoying this.

"Stuff" was his simple reply.

"What stuff?" I asked wanting him to elaborate.

"I'm just thinking about how much my life has changed. I never imagined that my life would turn out this way" he said a little distracted.

"Tell me about it. There was a time when I hated your guts and wanted you dead" I smiled a little at the memories.

"Touché sweetheart" he said with a chuckle.

He moved his hand from my hair and brought it to my baby bump, which was huge. Everyone kept on telling me that I was carrying twins. Because according to them my belly was way too big at just 5 months. I have told them over and over again that I was indeed in fact only having one baby.

The ultrasounds had shown only one baby, so I was more than certain that I was carrying only one child. I have been eating like crazy and then would later break down crying that I was fat. It was a rollercoaster of emotions that always left Emilio trying and failing miserably to comfort me.

Emilio had now positioned himself beside me with his head right beside my belly. He always did this, always talked to my belly before he left for work. It was hilarious and sweet at the same time.

He was now telling the baby a story as I watched him. A knock interrupted us and he told the person to come in after he threw the covers over me. I wasn't naked, but he didn't want anyone seeing me in my night clothes, because according to him they were too revealing.

"We have a problem" the man said eyeing me wearily as if he wasn't sure if he could continue with me in the room. Emilio caught on and told him it was fine and he should go ahead.

"The warehouse at Bridgeport is under attack as we speak and they are requesting immediate back up" he rushed out.

"Round up some men and get them ready. I'll be down soon" Emilio ordered and he immediately left the room to do as he was told.

"You have to go, I know" I said with a frown.

"You know I can't leave my men hanging, Tesoro" he said pecking my cheek.

"But what about me? What about the baby? What if something happens to you?" I murmured with unshed tears.

He took my small hands in his own much larger ones, caressing them softly. He looked at me with an intense look before he began talking.

"Nothing will happen to me. I'll be fine; besides it'll take more than a bullet to kill me" he joked, but it wasn't funny to me.

"Look, I have to do this. It's something I have been doing for a long time and I will be fine. Before you know it, I'll be back to give you a foot massage" he smiled.

I smiled a little, but I still wasn't convinced that everything would be ok. I had this sickening feeling in the pit of my stomach that this time he won't be so lucky.

He pulled me closer and kissed my forehead before he withdrew from me.

"Please don't go" I choked on a sob.

"It'll be ok" he reassured me one last time before he threw on his clothes and got ready to go.

"Please, Emilio" I begged.

"I'll be back before you know it" he pecked my lips and walked out the room.

I know that I might have been acting a little selfish and immature, but I couldn't help it. I didn't want him to go. I didn't want anything to happen to him. I knew he had responsibilities, but still, he didn't have to go.

Why couldn't he stay here where he was safe with me? I knew I had put him on a tough spot. It was like I was asking him to choose between me and his men and that wasn't fair.

I just hoped that he was right and that he would come back to me in one piece.

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"It's not looking good. We lost a few men and if you don't get here soon, then they might get to the files" one of my men replied.

Yes. This was about a few files that I have been using to blackmail the government into doing my bidding. You don't just get to where I am without being able to control those who were in power. If they got those files, then I would lose some of my leverage against the government.

I told the driver to speed up and we got there in record time, breaking multiple laws. It's not like I don't break the law every day, so what would it do break a few more.

We got out of the cars and began shooting anyone we saw in sight that wasn't one of us. I stepped over a few dead bodies as I made my way to the entrance, with the others following close behind.

I had my gun ready to shoot in case anyone decided to pop out of nowhere. There was a cease of fire as the men withdrew. They were wearing masks so it was hard to figure out who they were.

Something didn't feel right and I was proven right when the windows were smashed and bombs dropped on the floor before us.

"TAKE COVER!" I shouted, as I too ran to find cover before they went off.

There was a loud explosion just as I jumped in the bunker below the ground level and shut the door.

I could hear some part of the building collapsing from below. The building shook again as another round of explosion was heard. This time however, one of the columns holding up the bunker fell on me, and I couldn't move.

I tried getting out, but every time I tried, I would fail. This was slowly crushing me and if I didn't get out from under it soon, it might crush me to death.

"Boss" I heard someone call out.

"Down here" I shouted.

"He's in the bunker" I heard someone say as I heard something scrapping the floor above. The entrance must have been covered in rubble.

It took them some time to get to me and even more time to get me out from under the column. I wheezed a little finding it hard to breath. I must have broken a few bones.

"What happened up there?" I asked as one of my men helped me out of the bunker.

He was supporting some of my weight as we got out of the partially destroyed warehouse.

"Did everyone make it?"

"No. We lost a few, but the others were able to make it outside. They were able to detain some of the men" he informed me.

"Boss. For a second there I thought you were dead" another one of my men said approaching us.

"Do you have any idea who they are?"

"They're from the Skulls gang" Luca said, walking over to me and patting my shoulder.

"Were they here for revenge for what I did to their leader?" I managed a smirked, even though I was in pain.

I had tortured their boss a few weeks ago, leaving him missing a few teeth and a few fingers. I didn't kill him because there was something that I needed him to do. I guess the deals off since he attacked me.

"It seems that they wanted the files to take control over the government and then take you out. The files are safe and are currently moving to another location" he informed me.

"You're in no shape to help, so you should get home to your girlfriend" he suggested.

"I'm fine" I gritted out, biting back the pain.

"Look, I promised Layla that you'd get back in one piece so I think you should let us handle this. Plus, she is very scary when she's angry and I would rather live to see tomorrow" he said with a shudder.

"Fine, but keep me updated" I reluctantly got in a car and drove away.

I got back to the villa and walked inside with my hand around my waist. I knew for sure that I had a few broken ribs and I should get it looked at.

I went to the infirmary and let the doctor have a look. When he was done, he bandaged me up and I left wanting to see my angel.

I walked inside the dimly lit room to see her fast asleep on the bed with dried tears staining her cheeks. I never liked seeing her cry especially when I knew I was the reason for her tears.

I lay beside her still in my pants and boots as she clung to her pregnancy pillow. I knew that I was going get an earful when she woke up and saw me in bed with my shoes on.

I reached over and kissed her cheek, before I got comfortable on the bed. It hurt when I moved my upper body, but I was also accustomed to pain so I just ignored it.

I looked at her while she slept. I just lay their admiring her like a creep.

I moved her hair out of her face and cupped her cheek. She leaned into my palm as a sigh left her lips.

I thought about what happened earlier and began calculating my next move. I needed to handle this situation as quickly and swiftly as possible.

The pain meds were starting to kick in as my eyes drooped, until sleep overtook me.